Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Daily assignment: Write a 20 sentence paragraph using no words with the letter E

Topic: My First Day in This Country

Coming in this country was amazing(1). I was first afraid(2). Finally, I built a way in changing
my mind(3). Going shopping was so difficult(4). I was not accustom in doing things in that way(5). I was going to Walmart in April morning(6). I saw a man slapping a small girl across a building(7). Don't you sorry for that girl? I said(8). Nobody was happy about that crazy man(9). It was good to bring him to court I thought(10). It was raining and nobody ran quickly as that road was too sliding(11). This day is so busy and I will not do as I thought(12). A woman who was coming from my right saw that crazy man and said: " stupid man, do you know human right?"(13). An unknown car was coming and that stupid man ran quickly living that girl(14). I said " thank God, this girl is lucky"(15). Just as I was going back, I was walking so fast and I saw a bus hitting a taxi(16). I was unhappy as I saw a man from that taxi with blood on his hand(17). I was afraid and so sad that I sat down(18). That day was sorrowful as I saw so many unusual situations(19). Starting from that day, taking a taxi or a bus was so difficult that I thought walking was a right solution(20).

Written By David Lateu

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Daily assignment: The Labor Day's Celebration

The Labor Day's Celebration

Generally, labor day is the celebration or anniversary of all workers in the world. It takes place different days according to countries. It is a special occasion for all workers to express their excitement and joy due to the hard working during the hole year.
Countries celebrate it differently. In the United Sates, there is not special event. The only difference is that the day is off for almost all companies and schools. Those which are very busy sometimes make their employees work that day and get the double rate. No party is organized, people just stay at home watching movies or go shopping in operated stores. Although students are not workers, all schools are closed.
In Cameroon and in many other African countries, that event is celebrated every May, first of the year. It is a public holiday and of cause, every company, school, public or private sectors are closed. Previously, companies offer to their workers new tee-shirts and hates advertising the company. Some give money in gift card, soap, rice, or salt to congratulate employees who had had especial distinction the hole year by working so hard. The real day, early in the morning in every states, province, county, or town. All workers meet in the desired place. It so exciting since the area is colorful with various tee-shirts. The senior delegate of worker association come and in front of thousands of workers, supervisors and managers, he delivers a speech during which he will congratulate and give prizes to some workers. After that, there will be a march pass demonstration by each company showing up it sign board. The festivity always ends at each company where they organize a party, sharing amazing food, drink, and sometimes special prizes. My father usually win a prize.
In conclusion, although the celebration the labor day differs from one country to another, it is an indispensable event because not only workers have the day paid without working, but also it makes them more competitive at work in order to win more prizes.

Written by David Lateu

Monday, September 28, 2009

Daily assignment: Becoming a Soccer Player

Topic: Write a ten sentence paragraph using no commas ( title entry appropriately)

Becoming a Soccer Player
Soccer is one of the most popular game around the world. It is one of the most amazing sport
in Europe and Africa. Becoming a soccer player requires a lot of tasks. You must be interested in it and have some physical skills. A future soccer player must start practicing running exercise at the age of eight. Muscular activities are highly recommended. He will assist other players during various games. Practicing in any junior soccer tournament will make him accustom and get ready to challenge the senior players. He will not be afraid or offset while playing with the oldest players. It has been discovered that the greatest players start their carrier before the age of ten. Pretending being a soccer player at the age of fifty is a real dream because muscles and bones lost their ability.

Written by David Lateu

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Daily assignment

Topic: My Favorite Season

Although some countries have many seasons, Cameroon which is located in the equatorial
zone has only two majors seasons which are dry season from November to March and the raining season that goes from April to October.
My favorite season is the dry season during which most activities can be done. Most of the time, I usually like to travel during that season because at that time, the weather is nice. My country doesn't have enough tared roads and in raining season, roads are in very bad condition. They are full of mud and cars are not able to circulate properly. So traveling that time and especially in rural zone where there are not good roads become very difficult. It sometimes takes one or two days to travel from one province to another. Because most markets are built in open area, it is so difficult to go shopping and also, traders perform poorly on business during that period. In dry season, every activity can be done. Traveling, shopping, and doing outdoor activities become very exciting and easy. Especially, I like to go the football stadium on dry season because I may not be waited. In my country, since I didn't have the mean of transportation, walking to school was very pleasant in dry season. During that period, there are not natural disasters such as flooding, storm, hurricane, and tornado.
In conclusion, dry season is the best season because it is the one during which the majority of activities can be done and the climate is suitable for many people.

Written by David Lateu

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Daily assignment

Road Transportation in Cameroon (central Africa)

Among many problems that face African countries, road transportation seems to be the most important. In urban area, moving by taxi is difficult. There are not enough roads and those that exist are in very poor condition. Because fewer people are car owners, motorcyclists today play the taxi drivers' role. the non intervention of the government on the public transportation has increased the rate of accidents to 60%.
Many streets are crowded of the " motor taxi" who are people that use motorcycles in transportation. Some of them, inexperienced and without any driver license are involved in many accidents. They sometimes carry more than two people and it is pretty dangerous. Many people prefer taking a motorcycle instead of taxi pretending that it less expensive and in addition the motorcyclist can drop them right at their house while a taxi can't. Most of the time there is a real battle between taxi drivers and motorcyclists. The taxi men complain because although the government make them paying heavy taxes, they don't have anymore customers; the motorcyclists who do not pay any tax take their customers for half price.
Inter city transportation is made by buses and cars. Due to the poor condition and the lack of roads, traveling from one city to another is so difficult especially in the raining season. Almost 75% of roads are not tarred. Thus a trip during the dry season is not pleasant because of dust and in addition traveling in raining season in the worst. It some time takes two to three days to move from one city to another. Without a four wheel-drive car, it will be practically impossible to drive in some areas. Usually buses used are in very poor condition because they are not properly maintain and also drivers do not respect the load which is allowed to be carried.
In conclusion, transportation is a serious problem in poor countries due to many factors. If the governments don't think deeply about that dramatic situation, African countries will become more and more poorer.

Written by David Lateu

Friday, September 25, 2009

Daily assignment

Topic: Online activities

Everywhere around the world, people are gaining the ability to the Internet use. Today more
people are using computers to go online. This new technology is increasing time to time. For example, in 1980, there were fewer Internet users in Europe. Just ten years after, the number of Internet user has been multiply by eight. So far the Internet technology has grew by 300% over the time. In fact that new technology is affecting many lives and it is changing how we can communicate, but are those changes good or bad?
The Internet can be a great tool of communication. Everyone believe that. We use it to shop online, keep in touch with friends whether they are far or not. Long time ago, sending a letter use to take a lot of time, two to three months according to the distance before the receiver gets it. Sending a message today on the Internet takes only a few seconds and in addition, it is cheaper since you don't need a stamp nor envelope. Would you like to quickly get an information about sport, politic or general news, the easier way is going online. To day many lovers find their friends online either they are far or not. Anyway the Internet is the way to go.
However, many people believe that instead of solving problems, the Internet has created many. Some of them state that it is taking people away from their families and friends: People can no more be close to their relatives but very far distant. Many researchers think that today, the use of the Internet is negatively affecting the youth since they are able to download programs which are not allow to teenagers such as pornography movies, horrors movies and so on. Online people can secretly have information about others and it is dangerous.
In conclusion, the Internet use has simplify many people's way of life. The dream has become a reality. The world is now reduced as a small city in the planet. For some Internet critics, it negative effects are so enormous that its use should not longer be benefit to human being.

Written By David Lateu

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Daily assignment

Topic: The Effects of Divorce on Family Life

Marriage is union between a man and a woman. They will stay together, build their own life. Today, with emancipation and other peculiar problems, many couples decide to separate and that divorce has many effects ont he man, his wife ,and the children.
At the begining, a divorced person is lonely, anxious, and sometimes easily loses his temper due to the fact that he lost the important part of his properties in favor of his wife. Judges always decide that he will give fifty percent of his possession to his wife. At work, he will be less concentrated, pensive, and sometimes he will lose his ability to and performances at work. Some of them become alcohol addictive, pretending to reduce stress. Other prefer to marry a second wife and sometimes the choice will not be the best.
Divorced women on the other hand encounter many difficulties. Some of them feel happy at the begining because they are free from boring husbands, but gradually, they will realize that they have chosen the wrong way. They will therefore have the obligation of paying alone all bills that were paid by both of them. If they took all the kids with them, they will take care of them alone. Some of those women will become prostitutes, other will decide to marry a second husband. Mentally,most of them will regret if their first marriage had been happier.
Children are the most victim of their parents divorce. Some kids, especially students will be less concentrated at school since they miss one of their parents. Most of them, especially in poor countries are abandoned to themselves and become addictive children. Many of them abandon school, will spend their time playing in the street, some of them begging money and other becoming thieves. Usually, children who miss one of their parents because of divorce are mentally affected. At any time, they realize that they have something missing. In those conditions, they can't be concentrate at school.
Although divorce has become the most common practice in many societies, people who practice it may not succeed solving their problems. In conclusion, divorce in any case present only a bad aspect because not only it affects the couple, but also children are highly victim and negatively.

Written by David Lateu